CAMPION Insurance’s expansion in County Clare has been rubber-stamped with the re-branding of the iconic Munstergroup branch in Ennis.
In October, 2024, it was announced that Munstergroup Insurance became the 19th Irish brokerage acquired by the rapidly growing insurance intermediary PIB Group Ltd (‘PIB’). The business, formerly owned by Pádraic McNicholas, was acquired through Campion Insurance, which leads PIB’s Irish division.
Now employing almost 90 people in Ennis alone, Campion is operating at the former Munstergroup building on Bindon Street along with Bridge House at Bank Place, from where the commercial department and financial services department are now operating.
The rebrand to Campion Insurance in Ennis has been led locally by Michael Henchy, Manager of the newly-rebranded outfit. Michael told The Clare Echo he is excited to lead Campion Insurance in Ennis through this growth phase “and make it into something Clare people can be proud of”.
“There is a great team here and we have spent the last number of months preparing for the move. Campion Insurance are one of the biggest financial services and insurance providers in the country, employing about 550 people and now with the two Ennis offices under the same Campion Banner, there will nearly be 90 people employed by the company in Ennis town.”
Michael told The Clare Echo there are in the region of 40,000 policy holders through the Ennis office, explaining that Munstergroup customers will not be impacted by the switch. He notes that the same team will remain in place and that operating as part of a large-scale business such as Campion will give customers greater access to a range of products and services. “Face to face or on the phone, it is the same service, same story but just a different name over the door.”
Campion Insurance remains committed to bringing employment to Ennis Town Centre, with Michael stressing plans to make Campion in Ennis “a real hub for our business in Clare.” We want to get more people in, to train them, and let them learn new skills, whether it is good customer service or progression towards insurance qualifications.
Employees of Campion Insurance are supported in their career journey, with supports on offer for those looking to sit in-house exams or pursue a financial services degree. “It is a fantastic opportunity for people who are thinking of what they want to do but maybe couldn’t afford to go to college or didn’t want to go to college and it’s the best of both worlds that way,” explains Michael.
A resident of Bunratty where he is raising his young family, Michael was introduced to the insurance industry by his father Michael Senior, originally from Fountain Cross. A former rugby player with Garryowen and a member of Lahinch Golf Club and Sixmilebridge GAA, Michael is immersed in County Clare and enjoys spending time in the water at Lahinch.
He adds that customers will continue to experience a high level of service at Campion Insurance, Ennis. “We take such pride in having such a thriving hub in the county. If we look after our customers, they will look after us and visa-versa. We would be very focused on being loyal towards our customers and try and support the Clare people as best as we can.”
He added, “I would like to sincerely thank all the team here in Munstergroup for everything they have done up until now and we, as Campion Insurance, look forward to looking after the people of Clare in the future.”
Campion Insurance Limited trading as Campion Insurance, PIB Global and Bestquote.ie is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
